Cork beaches reopen as E.coli reaches safe levels

Seven beaches in Co Cork have reopened after the latest test results showed a significant fall in E.coli levels.

Meanwhile, bathers in Galway were waiting for further tests at Grattan Beach, near Mutton Island, which was closed earlier this week because of excessive E.coli bacteria.

The decision to reopen the Cork beaches was taken yesterday after the county council published another batch of test results — the second within 24 hours.